Papadakis CIzeron #4 - Happiness Does Not Wait

[sap5]

When I talk about what I love about this couple I feel I'm lead away from competition. I think V/M and the Shibs are wonderful. But setting the competitive aspects aside I would hate to see P/C try to skate like them and get away from those things that make them both singular in the ice dancing world and special in the ice dancing world. They are unique in the world and I would want their free to continue to reflect that originality, flow and the role of the man in this particular way of dancing on ice because no one else is doing this. I know they are concerned about medals. I guess I'm more concerned with keeping that which is unique and not changing solely to please the judges.

Pretty sure that the last thing they'd ever want to do is skate like someone else and give up what makes them special. They've said so in practically every interview this year.

 

[cocotaffy]

Thanks to @maya1985, our articles/photos digger, here are some cute photos of Cizeron, ever so attentive partner, rearranging Gaby's hair.
http://navka-ice-queen.forumisrael.net/t126p340-topic

 

[ballettmaus]

Thanks to @maya1985, our articles/photos digger, here are some cute photos of Cizeron, ever so attentive partner, rearranging Gaby's hair.
http://navka-ice-queen.forumisrael.net/t126p340-topic

That last photo from post 344 looks kind of scary. It's a cool shot though!

 

[Miloune]

Thanks to @maya1985, our articles/photos digger, here are some cute photos of Cizeron, ever so attentive partner, rearranging Gaby's hair.
http://navka-ice-queen.forumisrael.net/t126p340-topic

I'm sure he loves to braid her hair...

 

[topaz]

They missed some levels and with Guillaume cutting his hand and needing stitches, we can see why they lost points on the a few elements. Overall, the dance is still different and shows their versatility musically. I am disappointed in their score.

 

[ballettmaus]

Loved Gabriella's tweet after the competition, congratulating their teammates. https://twitter.com/GabriellaPks/status/847822684532748288

 

[Miloune]

Loved Gabriella's tweet after the competition, congratulating their teammates. https://twitter.com/GabriellaPks/status/847822684532748288

lol she insisted on the fact that she didn't like the scores she got today... Could this "anger" serve her well tomorrow please?

 

[ballettmaus]

^Well, they got two level 3s, so I understand that she isn't happy with the scores. Their PCS are almost identical with V/M's!

 

[Miloune]

^Well, they got two level 3s, so I understand that she isn't happy with the scores. Their PCS are almost identical with V/M's!

Yes that's too bad really. They didn't pull off one perfect SD in all this season, except perhaps in France, but even there they didn't get all the levels...
The worst is the twizzle mistake, they were begining to be consistant competition after competition! Hope Guillaume didn't hurt his finger too badly.

 

[ballettmaus]

Yes that's too bad really. They didn't pull off one perfect SD in all this season, except perhaps in France, but even there they didn't get all the levels...
The worst is the twizzle mistake, they were begining to be consistant competition after competition! Hope Guillaume didn't hurt his finger too badly.

Well, if you have a "stumbling" season, better this one than the next

 

[Isabelle.G]

I wanted them to win so much to finally show that they are able to beat V/M... lets hope for tomorrow. I hope they'll give it everything and show a perfect FD and keep the 2nd place.
Just a note - I don't understand the rating system, were V/M really that good? I mean, I don't know but their score seems is too big... I can't stop thinking it should have been less...

 

[VGThuy]

I wanted them to win so much to finally show that they are able to beat V/M... lets hope for tomorrow. I hope they'll give it everything and show a perfect FD and keep the 2nd place.
Just a note - I don't understand the rating system, were V/M really that good? I mean, I don't know but their score seems is too big... I can't stop thinking it should have been less...

After watching the top SDs back-to-back, I would say yes. It's like if a very healthy and technically on Grishuk/Platov competed at 2001 Worlds.

 

[MarieM]

This is so 2001 LOL

 

[DreamsofBliss]

I enjoyed them so much today, shame about Guillaume cutting himself. Looking forward to the FD! Last two international outings I just loved it so much and I can't wait to see the changes.
I can't speak to whether or all their levels were earned, but I will say Virtue/Moir skated that SD the best I've seen them do all season. (and I am really not a fan of this comeback)

 

[cocotaffy]

Golden Skate interview with Tedd Flett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXIfHY9pD7M

 

[Miloune]

Golden Skate interview with Tedd Flett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXIfHY9pD7M

Great interview. I love them
Their comments about the coaches at the end was very nice. I think I never saw an interview where they were more open about themselves.
They seem to be ready to tackle next year...

 

[Miloune]

FD Practice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q22IZ46nK8g

They changed the ending!! And I'm afraid they also changed my favourite part, where they part, twizzle on their own and then he catches her back. . (around 3:35)
What do you think of this final choreographic lift?

 

[sap5]

The threw it down in that FD! Excellent! Mind blown!

 

[ballettmaus]

I don't know what it is with this couple - there were so many other beautiful free skates out there but none grabbed me and drew me in as theirs. They're just brilliant!

I really loved the end, thought it was beautiful.

 

[Miloune]

I'm so happy they won the FD!!!! And with the world record too!
Too bad judges killed in the SD...
Also winning the FD is good for the confidence. Well deserved and rewarding. They're almost the only ones who skated clean in that last group. Weird but exciting event!

 

[ballettmaus]

It didn't apply to Papadakis/Cizeron, but does anyone know what that choreography violation is that the protocols note for so many skaters and why it says deductions and there is no deduction?

 

[kittysk8ts]

Congratulations everyone! Breathtakingly beautiful performance today.

 

[Miloune]

It didn't apply to Papadakis/Cizeron, but does anyone know what that choreography violation is that the protocols note for so many skaters and why it says deductions and there is no deduction?

I think it needs to be noted by at least 5 judges to provoke a deduction...? Need to check though.

 

[DreamsofBliss]

They did exactly what they needed to do, which was deliver a beautiful close to flawless FD and put the pressure on VM. They started moving the narrative in the right direction, so I'm happy. But I'm sad we didn't see more beautiful performances today, really, theirs was the only one that was just outstanding.

 

[cocotaffy]

It's a weird feeling because in the end even though they're not walking away with the title, it still feels like they won. It was a huge personal victory which meant so much and they did it in such a style leaving everyone in the dust. They explained in the press conference they were extremely disappointed by their SD scores and waking up this morning just remembered why they were skating. They wrapped themselves up in self-doubt forgetting why they were doing this. Gaby also added shedding doubts is actually what the FD is partly about. They went out there all revived and according to Guillaume had the best experience together on the ice yet. It seems they're topping themselves every year experiencing intense emotions during the FD.

 

[Rady AM]

They were brilliant! Another FD that will be remembered! It was the best experience ever to watch them skate like this in Helsinki! Well done, guys!

 

[skatesindreams]

It was a glorious privilege to experience that FD.
The greatness of it was apparent; and felt, even in my living room!

 

[ballettmaus]

I was wondering if the judges may not have done P/C a favor. They have nothing to lose next season, they're not reigning World Champions, they have never won an Olympic medal, and everyone has been shown that they are beatable. Might be easier for them going into next season than had they won worlds/dominated this season.

On a side note, I really don't know why they get criticized for their SD so much. I really, really liked this season's SD and it felt a little bit like after two seasons of criticism, the judges have decided to pick up on it because it was a way for V/M to beat them even though this season, their SD wasn't lacking.

Anyway, I hope they can blow everyone away with SD and FD next season!

 

[cocotaffy]

After many rewatch ( what already ! how is this even possible ), they skate like their lives depend on it. It's such an intense feeling and for so young people to be able to find the emotional and mental space to do that. Chapeau bas.

@ballettmaus I think it's the best result combo too both motivation and self-confidence wise.

 

[allezfred]

Performance wise the SD was the best this season. They just didn't get the levels, but hey ho - they are about more than the levels and if they get them it's a bonus.

That free dance last night was stunning. They outskated everyone. Class apart!

The emotion at the end -
https://instagram.com/p/BSXvocAgvp5/